The Town of Innisfil has a Commissioner of Oaths who can witness signatures of certain documents during regular business hours. This service costs $25 plus HST.
We do not have a Notary Public and do not notarize documents. Please make sure your document can be signed by a Commissioner of Oaths.
Eligible documents
A Commissioner of Oaths is someone who is authorized to take your oath or solemn affirmation when you sign an affidavit or a statutory declaration. Eligible documents will state that a commissioner's signature is required, which can include:
- Gift of a vehicle
- Travel documents for children
- Proof of life (foreign pensions)
Do not sign the document ahead of time.
Booking an appointment
Please contact us to set up your appointment at Innisfil Town Hall. In-person appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Bring your ID and paperwork
Everyone who needs to sign the document must come to the appointment and bring a government-issued ID with a photo and signature (for example, a driver's licence). Ensure your document is fully filled out, but do not sign until you're in the presence of a Commissioner.
Virtual appointments
You can request an online appointment during regular business hours. You must have a webcam and access to Zoom. Before you book, confirm that the end party asking for the document will accept a virtual copy.
Steps for a virtual appointment
- Open the Zoom meeting link provided
- Hold up the unsigned document and your photo ID for the Commissioner to verify
- Commissioner gives oath or declaration
- Sign the document
- Hold up the signed document and your ID again so the Commissioner can confirm
- Email the signed document to the Commissioner
After reviewing, the Commissioner will email it back to you, stamped and signed.
Please note
A Commissioner of Oaths does not confirm that the statements made in the affidavit or statutory declaration are true. They only certify that an oath or solemn affirmation has been administered properly.
If your document needs a notary or certified copies, you will need to contact a lawyer or a notary public.